Inorganic Chemical
nitric acid
ni·tric ac·id [ ny-trik a-sid ]
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A toxic, corrosive, colorless liquid used to make fertilizers, dyes, explosives, and other chemicals.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Nitric acid (HNO3). A colorless liquid that is used in the manufacture of inorganic and organic nitrates and nitro compounds for fertilizers, dye intermediates, explosives, and many different organic chemicals. Continued exposure to vapor may cause chronic bronchitis; chemical pneumonitis may occur. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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